Step 1: Make sure the honey and oil are melted a bit if they are not already in liquid form. This will make everything much easier to combine.

Step 2: Put all the ingredients in a blender and mix.

Step 3: Separate your hair into sections and coat your whole head with this green mixture. It will be cold and it will drip so make sure you have a towel around your neck and a shower cap ready.

Step 4: Once hair is coated, put a shower cap on and let it sit for 20 minutes. I would not keep this in longer, it starts to get a funky smell after 20 minutes.

Step 5: Shower and wash it out. Make sure to rinse a little longer to get out all the clumps.

Step 6: Style your hair normally!

Hope your enjoy! Leave a comment below if you gave it a try, I would love to hear what you think. I have been doing this once a week for a two weeks now and it really makes a difference in how your hair feels.

Have you ever thought to yourself "yoga looks so cool, I should try it", but then shut it down because you didn't know where to begin? If yes, this post is for you!

I gave a little bit of my yoga background in this post, but I didn't really give any advice on how to get started. Starting something new is exciting, but it also can be so intimidating that it seems easier to just put it off and not start it at all. Especially if you don't have a clue what your first step should be. I am going to break it down for you and hopefully make it easier for you to get started!

Pick a style of yoga- there are so many different styles of yoga, you might be thinking, this step sucks, it needs it's own steps! To make it easier check out this list of styles of yoga. Remember you don't need to just stick to one. But its good to read them over and think about which one you think you'll want to start with. I primarily practice vinyasa yoga. There are a couple of reasons why. I love not knowing what the class is going to consist of when I walk in. It's a surprise and that is important to me. I don't like the idea of knowing what is to come, it leaves too much room for my mind to wander (which is what I am trying to avoid and why I started yoga in the first place). I also love how it focuses on the breath and matching the breath to the movements. You'll find which style works best for you.

Get the necessities - you'll need comfy clothes to move in, this means different things for different people. Some people like loose t-shirts and pants, others like tight tops and leggings, this is all a preference. Just wear something that won't bother you when moving around and possibly sweating. I suggest you get your own yoga mat. Studios typically have ones you can use, but honestly for sanitary purposes its worth it to spend the $20 at target and buy your own. I won't get into brand name mats right now because this is a beginner post, so just buy a basic mat (if you have brand name mat questions, feel free to ask). You can buy blocks, straps bolsters etc, but they're not necessary unless you think you'll be mostly practicing at home.

Where are you going to practice- ok heres a big one! You can practice at a studio or you can practice at home. Practicing in a studio meana any place outside the home that offers yoga (a gym, yoga studio, etc.). Practicing at home can include DVDs, youtube videos, blog videos etc. I highly recommend that even if you have no desire to practice at home, you start at home. I feel this way for a couple of reasons. One, you don't know if you like it or not. Two, I have noticed from practicing at a studio and from working there, that so many people come in to take their very first class ever and are extremely lost and overwhelmed. If you practice at home at least a few times, get the basic poses down and then take a class, you will feel way more comfortable, I promise. There are many different ways to practice at home and get the basics down. You can get some DVDs of beginner classes, you can search youtube for yoga videos, or my favorite Yogaglo. Yogaglo is a fantastic website for yogis of all levels. I will save you from the explanation, just check it out and see what its all about (free two week trial when you sign up). Again this is just a suggestion that I think would be helpful for you to do before you get into taking classes. If you have no desire in practicing at home, then you could get your tush to a class. Research studios in your area, usually they will have a special where the first class is free for you to try. If it is your very first class (or 2nd or 3rd class), look for a beginner or level one class on the schedule. This is very important. Do not jump into a level 3 class when you're just starting out. Also please keep in mind that if you pick a style of yoga or a particular teacher and you don't like it, don't assume you don't like all yoga. Try a few different teachers or styles before you totally knock it.

So you enjoyed your class, what now?- Ok so you went to a class or did some classes online and you really enjoyed it. Where do you go from there? Decide how often you want to practice. Do you already go to the gym, have 3 kids, a full time job and a house to clean? That's ok. The great thing about yoga is that every little bit counts, even 10 minutes every morning will make a huge difference. Another thing you want to consider is how much money you want to spend. If $0 is the answer, youtube will be your best friend. If its $100 a month, a studio might be right for you. Only you will know which will work best. Maybe you have trouble practicing at home, like me and will need the schedule of a studio. Or maybe the thought of doing poses in front of strangers makes you want to vomit, if so stay home until you feel more comfortable.

And thats it! Before you go though I just have a couple of things to mention. A lot of people think yoga is all about standing on your head and other crazy poses. For some people, sure maybe that is all they care about. But that is not what its about. Yoga is the journey that gets you to those poses. You learn so much about yourself while on the journey, which is so incredible. Try not to get frustrated if you can't do a pose or if your pose doesn't look like someone else's. Remember comparison is the thief of joy. Focus on yourself and how your body feels. Which leads me to the next thing- make the practice your own and do what feels right. You won't always be following the teacher exactly, you won't always want to do a certain pose and thats ok. Its your practice, the teacher is there to guide you.

If you have any questions at all, feel free to ask in the comments below. I hope this was helpful!

Embrace the Unknown How boring it would be if we knew everything that was going to happen. Yet we are always trying to peek around the corner and see ahead. If we knew everything that was going to happen, we wouldn’t need to experience it. There would be nothing to learn, explore, or gain. We’d stay in our heads instead of our hearts. So often, it’s the surprises of the moments and hours, the unexpected twists and turns that give meaning to our journey to make our lessons come alive. You are connected to truth. You are connected to divine guidance. You can trust and embrace your guidance from god. That means you will get all the visions, all the guidance, all the advance knowledge and wisdom you need. Not too much to spoil the surprise. Not too much to neutralize the unknown. Just enough guidance to let you know you are not alone. - Melody Beattie

This past week in yoga my teacher focused on embracing the unknown. She read the above excerpt from the book Journey to the Unknown. Something about this really stuck with me. I have a bit of difficulty with this myself. I just wanted to share this with everyone with the hopes that maybe it could help someone else. This is definitely something I am going to be working on in 2015. Enjoy your weekend!

A little over a year ago I thought of doing this and never got around to it. A year goes by and its ALL OVER PINTEREST. No forgetting about it this time.

The idea behind the grateful jar is to remember all the things you have and all the things that have happened to you over the last year. The year flies by, I can tell you this because I feel like I JUST decided to make one of these and that was last year. It easy everyday to think about negative things and feel ungrateful. This is something that I think will help you to see the positive in your life, no matter what.

How to make it:

Take a jar, any jar you have or one you can purchase at Michaels. Decorate it however you like. You can paint it, put a quote on it, glue feathers all over it, whatever makes you happy. I decided to take the simple route and use a jar I already had a dollies I had and just glue them on. Then display somewhere you'll see it everyday.

What to put inside:

Write down something that you are thankful for each day and put it in there. Then at the end of the year you read through everything. What you write on the pieces of paper can vary from something that made you smile that day, something you felt lucky to have, something you accomplished, something you did that was out of your comfort zone, etc. The overall theme is, something that you may have forgotten at the end of the year had you not written it down. You can write one everyday, or you can write them as they come to you. I decided to put the dates on mine so that I remember when it was that I wrote it. A couple examples of mine thus far are, "the ability to stand on my head" and "my cousins". I've done one everyday so far and they are relevant to the days activities.

I am excited to share this super easy DIY with you! Its not too late to whip some up for those people you are seeing post holidays. They would also make adorable birthday gifts as well.

What you need:Short size Starbucks cupsSharpie2oz. soap (enough to make three soaps)CinnamonEssential Oil of your choice Measuring cupStirrer Knife

I bought 5 oz. soap from Michaels because I wanted some extra and I wanted the honey Shea butter and they didn't have it in a smaller size. It was $24 and I had a 50% precent off coupon so it wasn't too bad. I got the honey shea butter mostly because it sounded cool, but you can use goats milk or whatever type you can get your hands on. I used lavender essential oils because its my favorite but you can pick whichever one you like or have around.

Step 1:

Remove the soap from packaging and cut the soap up into squares.

Step 2:

Put the squares of soap in a microwaveable dish or a measuring cup. I packed them in and filled the 2 cup measuring cup up to the top.

Step 3:

Microwave the soap until there are no more chunks. I'd suggest doing it in increments and stopping to stir. The soap gets hot so be careful!

Step 4:

If you want to use essential oils put about 30 drops in at this point.

Step 5:

Pour soap into each cup and then put into the freezer to cool for 2 hours.

When the soap is hardened add some cinnamon to the top to make it look like a latte! Don't forget to add a funny name to the side of the cup!

When you want to get the soap out to use, just squeeze the cup a bit and the soap will loosen. You can pop it out in the shower and put it back in or just use it as an adorable bathroom decoration.

Two things I want to leave you with. One, I made an amazing cookie recipe today for the family and I just have to share. You will want to make these, I promise. Two, you may have seen me post about my awesome Erin Condren planner on Instagram this evening. Well lucky for you I have a special link to get you $10 off a planner of your own! I will be posting soon with some tips and tricks on organizing your planner, but until then, snag your own!

I am so happy to announce that BizzyBCrafts is doing a BizzyB 12 Days of Christmas! What does this mean exactly? This means starting today, for the next 11 days, I will be having a special deal for the holidays. Each day the sale will be announced on my website, on Facebook and on Instagram.

There's a couple important things that need to be noted:

These order are not guaranteed to arrive by Christmas, with the exception of the first days deal. I am only one person and I am going to be working as fast as I can to get the orders out.

If you place more than one order throughout the 12 days, I will combine the orders IF you want me to. I can refund you the extra shipping charges via paypal if that is the case.

On the day after the last day of the 12 days, December 24th, the shop will be closed temporarily. I will be "hibernating" for the winter. I am going to be focusing on researching, reading and planning to make the shop better. I am not going anywhere you guys! I just want to take the time to really focus on what needs to be done to improve in every way. I will still be posting on social media, so make sure you keep in touch with me there. As well as email me if you'd like. So if you see something in the shop you have your eye on, now is the time to get it because when I reopen, it might not be here. Feel free to comment below with items you'd like to see stick around and maybe new items you'd like to see from BizzyBCrafts. I really appreciate the feedback. The shop will reopen in early March, an exact date will be determined soon!

Make sure to keep checking back everyday to see what the deal of the day is!

If you have any questions at all feel free to email me using the "let's talk" tab above.

I thank you all so much for your support, it really means the world to me. Have a fantastic Holiday Season and winter!

This is a video we show our participants in our group at internship. It is a video that I love for so many reasons and I thought I would share it with you. Feel free to pass it along. Have a lovely day!

Let's talk about goals! They're great right? You make them all excited about the future and getting what you want, but a lot of the time it doesn't happen. If you don't know why, you're not alone. One main thing you need to do to ensure that your goals will be completed is being honest with yourself. This includes honesty about your abilities, honesty about the means to obtain your goal, and your time frame. A good little trick when making goals is to use the SMART technique. This is an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. (PLEASE NOTE: there are other words people substitute for the acronym, the point is still generally the same.)

Specific: no more vague goals!Measurable: find some way to measure or track your goal in order to see if you are making progressAttainable: Dreaming big is great, but making big goals lead to disappointment. Make sure your goal can be obtained.Relevant/Realistic: Similar to above, your goals need to be probable and within ones control. Time-Bound: the goal needs an end time, you can't just leave it open.

A wonderful book that makes a lot of appearances on my instagram "Grow Your Handmade Business" by Kari Chapin (if you run or want to run your own business I highly recommend this book) has a chapter on Intentions and Goals which I will share with you.

An intention is the end result of your goal, what you intend to do, goals help your intention come true.

Goals support the intention, if the goals are being worked on the intention will be accomplished

You can break the goals down into tasks, which are tiny productive things you can do to reach the goal.

It's literally part of my job as a counselor to be good at making goals (of course the client and I work together), but I still need help myself. Which is why I decided I am going to do a monthly blog with my goals for the month. I think this will help me in a lot of ways. Writing down your goals is said to help you achieve them and taking the time to think about my goals every month is something I need to do. I also hope that this will help some of you who struggle with setting and achieving goals. We're in this together!

Personal Goals

Intention: I will become more organized in order to make my life less stressful.Goal: I will plan my meals for the week every sunday night and grocery shop for all the ingredientsGoal: I will plan out my weekly schedule, including time to make orders, internship, time to do business planning, yoga etc.

Intention: I will do more things for meGoal: I will go to yoga five times a weekGoal: I will ride my bike (to the post office) three times a week to get away and relieve stressGoal: I will schedule time in my week to relax and do whatever I wantGoal: I will journal before bed every night.

Business Goals

Intention: Get a business loanGoal: Get all my paperwork togetherGoal: Make a business plan using Kari's bookGoal: Plan a day to go to the bank with Jeff

Intention: Get my items in local storesGoal: Find at least 1 store that will sell my itemsTask: Research how to go about thisTask: Go downtown with some cards and samples and ask stores (old school way?)

Now this might be WAY too many goals for one month, but its my first month doing this and I am still learning too. Feedback is appreciated!

I have been working hard on making some new items for my site. This edition of "let's grab coffee" is going to be mostly about shop stuff, hope thats ok. Take a seat and grab some coffee and let's chat!

If you haven't heard, I now make kimonos! I am working on getting them in more patterns and styles, but I think I'm off to a good start! They are so comfy and such an easy thing to throw on and add something to a plain outfit.

The other night I decided to experiment with flower crowns! I am so happy with the feedback I got and excited to make some with fall colors for the fall!

I also decided to make some new scarf head wraps. These can be worn multiple ways. They're so adorable and have a great retro feel to them. I can't wait to make some more and list them! I am thinking ahead for fall and fall products. I got a lot of great suggestions from people on Instagram for new items. I am open to more suggestions if theres anything specific you want to see.

On Instagram I posed a photo of my turkey and avocado burger. A few people asked for the recipe so I figured I'd share it here. SO easy to make and so yummy. I'm actually having it again for lunch in a few minutes.

I am really going to make a conscious effort to think of new things to blog about. I am going to start using this more, reading articles about blogging etc. So get ready to see some more stuff in the future! Thanks for reading as always. Have a wonderful day!

Holy moly has it been a whirlwind of a month. Does anyone else feel like after the 4th of July the rest of the summer flies by? Grab some coffee and lets chat!

About a month ago I started my internship at an agency called Psychological Restorative Solutions. I work in the TASTE program. The program was designed to help men and women who have been arrested. The program teaches them skills and gives them a chance to redeem themselves and not end up in jail. I have been loving the whole experience. The interns and employees there are really great and I get along with all of them. I have also gained one client for individual counseling and hopefully will get some more soon. This experience is much different than just sitting in a classroom. It makes it feel real. I'm a counselor and that is awesome. It is also really nice not having to go to class and to do homework and papers.

I have been reading the book Grow Your Handmade Business by Kari Chapin. I am working on trying to become more organized and to write a business plan. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is a small business owner.

I have been trying to spend as much time as I can outside. Every time I have work that I can do outside that is what I'm doing. Summer will be gone before I know it and I don't want to say "I wish I went to the beach more" like I usually do at the end.

I have been going through some personal stuff the last few weeks. Maybe someday I will share what it is, but as of now just know that I have not 100% been myself because of this. I am trying to practice what I preach and keep my head up. I know it'll get better.

I would love to hear what you guys want to see on the blog. Please comment below with your ideas or suggestions!